Conscious Curiosity

Neville Billimoria is one of San Diego’s most purposeful leaders and we are excited to share with you again, “The Soul of Business.” Neville is a Sr. VP at Mission Federal Credit Union and has been a part of the UC San Diego community for over 40 years.  Neville’s insights deliver the core message of Conscious Curiosity SD, the unique community we have here in San Diego, and what it means to be a conscious and purposeful leader. Podcast Timestamps: 2:54     Neville’s Defining Moments & Purpose Driven Orientation 12:46   Mission Federal – Financial and Social Purpose Togethers 20:53   Alignment with […]

Karin Burns is the CEO of San Diego Community Power and is on a mission to address the challenges of global warming with transformational leadership, inclusion, and community collaboration. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Karin shares how San Diego Community Power goes beyond a singular focus of providing affordable, clean energy and is committed to re-investing in the community and creating a culture of inclusion for a more sustainable future for the San Diego region. If you feel helpless to make an impact on our climate, this must-listen episode will give you a hopeful perspective and a practical […]

Mitch Mitchell is no stranger to collaboration in San Diego. Mitch is the Sr. VP and Chief Legislative Officer for SDG&E and Southern California Gas. Mitch serves on the boards of the San Diego Housing Commission, Lucky Duck Foundation, and Sharp Hospital Board, just to name a few. And, he is Co-Chair of the 2023 Cause Conference. Mitch leads by example and invites others to join in the journey. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Mitch shares his insights on what it is going to take to see significant change in our community. At the center of it is […]

“Pour your heart into everything you do.” The mantra Maria Covarrubias, CEO and Founder of Cien Chiles, follows everyday. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Maria shares her heartfelt entrepreneurial story from selling her mom’s jewelry (to her mom’s surprise!), to the intense kitchens of fine dining restaurants, to the hand crafted Cien Chiles sauces. Earlier this year, Cien Chiles was the runner up at Naturally San Diego’s premier event, Pitch Slam, a shark tank style competition highlighting San Diego’s premier natural products companies. This month, they are celebrating their 3 year anniversary and Maria’s enthusiasm and charisma will […]

Soraya Alexander, President of Classy & COO of GoFundMe, is our next guest on Conscious Curiosity SD. Sorya is the Co-Chair of the upcoming 2023 Cause Conference on September 14, 2023, which brings together leaders from business, non-profit, and government sectors with the recognition that we can do so much more together than any of […]

Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of Lovesac, is sharing lessons learned from 25 years of building a $700 Million publicly traded company. Shawn shares insights from his soon to be published book and podcast, “Let Me Save You 25 Years” for accelerating success, significance, and sustainability from a “business operator’s” point of view. On this […]

Lauren Coles is a part of the 3rd Generation of Coles Fine Flooring. For over 75 Years, Coles Fine Flooring has been integrated in the San Diego community. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Lauren shares her story of growing up in the business and the responsibility of keeping the Coles culture moving into […]

Bobby Brannigan, CEO and Founder of Mercato, got his entrepreneurial start reselling candy for profit in school and working in his father’s Brooklyn grocery store. When Bobby saw an opportunity to make money in college reselling textbooks, he jumped on it. Using his fellow hockey teammates for protection in his all-cash business, Bobby launched, built, […]

Naturally San Diego held their highly successful premier event, Pitch Slam 2023, a shark tank style competition highlighting San Diego’s premier natural products companies.  Kristin Fracassi, Founder and CEO of Root and Splendor took home the gold! On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Kristin shares her journey of courageously starting a new venture that […]

When you watch the news, it can feel like we are all doomed. Then you meet Sam Pantazopoulos, a young, local entrepreneur and realize, the future is brighter than ever! From writing business plans at 10 years old, to a USD Graduate and the successful Co-Founder and CEO of Vizer, Sam has business running through […]